Purina Pro Plan Wet Dog Food

Dad

I got this for you. What's your initial read?

Boldo

It's in my bowl now. The smell is strong—meaty, not like those kibble-only days. I'm eating it. That's my read.

Dad

Let's talk smells. That always comes first with you.

Boldo

It smells like actual protein. Beef, some chicken maybe. Not the chemical-heavy stuff from the cheap brands you used to buy. The kitchen smelled better when you opened the can than it did yesterday with your leftover pizza.

Dad

You've been weirdly quiet about this one. What's going on?

Boldo

I'm finishing my bowl. That's what's going on. Wait—is that a squirrel outside? No. Sorry. Anyway, the texture is better than I expected. Not too mushy. It has actual pieces in it. I respect that. I'm not going to act excited about food, but this one doesn't make me feel like you're cutting corners.

Dad

Does it matter that the cat seems indifferent to it?

Boldo

The cat is indifferent to everything except that spot on the couch. But no, it doesn't bother me. In fact, it's better if he doesn't want it. More for me. Can I have a treat now?

Dad

Give me a rating. One through five. You know what the poos mean.

Boldo

It's four. I didn't expect to like this. The smell stays with you—I mean, I could still smell it on my breath an hour later, which sounds gross but means the nutrition is actually there. It's not fancy. It's just... honest. You're not wasting money on this one.